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fussiest

 

[ ˈfʌsiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most particular

The term 'fussiest' refers to someone who is excessively particular or hard to please, especially concerning details. It represents a heightened state of being finicky or fastidious about choices or preferences.

Synonyms

faddy, finicky, particular, picky

Examples of usage

  • She is the fussiest eater I know, turning down anything that doesn’t look appealing.
  • The fussiest customer in the cafe always asks for her coffee to be made exactly a certain way.
  • He has the fussiest taste in music, only enjoying rare and obscure artists.

Translations

Translations of the word "fussiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais exigente

🇮🇳 सबसे नखरे वाला

🇩🇪 der wählerischste

🇮🇩 paling rewel

🇺🇦 найвибагливіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej wybredny

🇯🇵 最も気難しい

🇫🇷 le plus exigeant

🇪🇸 el más exigente

🇹🇷 en titiz

🇰🇷 가장 까다로운

🇸🇦 الأكثر تطلبًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce vybíravý

🇸🇰 najviac vyberavý

🇨🇳 最挑剔的

🇸🇮 najbolj izbirčen

🇮🇸 fyndin

🇰🇿 ең талғампаз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მჭირდო

🇦🇿 ən seçici

🇲🇽 el más exigente

Word origin

The word 'fussy' originates from the early 18th century, deriving from the dialectal 'fuss', which means 'to be in a state of excitement or agitation'. The etymology of 'fuss' is uncertain, but it is believed to be related to the activity of 'fussing', indicating a sense of ineffectual worry or concern. The superlative form 'fussiest' emerged in line with the common formation of adjectives in English, whereby 'y' is replaced with 'iest' to denote the most extreme degree of an adjective. Over the years, 'fussy' has gained a predominance in everyday language to describe people, particularly children, who are highly selective or fastidious about their preferences, whether in food, dress, or other matters, reflecting a broader cultural perception of individualism and personal choice.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,660, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.